ISO Systems/Sustainability Manager

ISO Systems / Sustainability Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and maintain ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 standards at the local level, ensuring alignment with global ISO standards and guidelines.
• Define internal goals, objectives, targets, and KPIs / EnPIs to ensure compliance and track progress against set standards.
• Collect and maintain data, documentation, communication, and provide periodic ISO Key Performance Indicators (KPIs / EnPIs) and other metrics.
• Conduct periodic Management Reviews for Site Management concerning ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and Sustainability systems and efforts.
• Act as an auditor in Regional Audits of ISO systems at other sites and participate as an auditee in Global, Regional, Internal (local), and / or External Audits (by certifying body) of local systems.
• Initiate and drive corrective and preventive actions identified during audits.
• Travel up to 10% of the time as required.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001 and other relevant environmental regulations and standards.
• Monitor, review, and assess the progress of EMS programs, coordinating cross-functional activities to improve environmental performance.
• Serve as the technical expert on EMS matters and provide guidance to EMS teams / sub-teams and project / task owners.
• Collaborate with the emergency response team to address and investigate environmental incidents and ensure timely implementation of identified CAPAs if / when required.
• Enforce environmental regulations and support management during regulatory inspections and internal / external audits.
• Responsible for reducing the environmental impacts of the site / Production Unit.
• Coordinate regulatory compliance efforts to ensure environmental procedures and permit applications and renewals are budgeted for, prepared, and submitted to regulatory agencies on time, including annual reports to NYSDEC / USEPA, and other applicable local / state / federal municipalities and regulatory bodies.
• Serve as the EMS technical expert to the site and provide input for maintaining the organization's sustainability initiatives.
• Provide guidance to EMS teams / sub-teams and project / task owners in applying strategies for risk avoidance and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage all hazardous, non-hazardous, biohazard, and universal waste, including accumulation, storage, manifesting, transport arrangements, and cost analysis of associated disposal.
• Supervise 1-3 direct reports.
• Administer and maintain records for the Universal Hazardous Waste Manifest inventory for hazardous and non-hazardous regulated medical and biohazard wastes.
• Administer and maintain records for hazardous waste management and ensure compliance with disposal regulations.
• Drive sustainability efforts within the organization, including assessing environmental aspects and reducing environmental impacts.
• Provide input for maintaining organizational sustainability initiatives and support sustainability projects as necessary.
• Coordinate regulatory compliance efforts, including preparing and submitting permit applications and renewals to regulatory agencies such as EPA, DEC, ISO, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Enforce environmental regulations and support management during regulatory inspections and internal / external audits.
• Provide guidance, training, and assistance to ensure effective environmental measures are implemented and compliance is maintained.
• Create and present metrics-based reports to site, regional, and global management teams as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in ISO / Environmental and Sustainability experience within the biopharmaceuticals industry.
• Experience in managing environmental management systems and sustainability programs. Certification in RCRA Hazardous Waste Management is preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in conducting audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.

EDUCATION

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline
• Master’s degree is a PLUS
• Certification in Lead Auditor Training for ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 standards is a PLUS
30+ days ago